23ABS23-PIERIA UN AGENDA 2030

UN Agenda 2030

AgriBusiness Forum promotes the UN 2030 Agenda, being its activities related with the following SDGs

SDG-Goal-02

End hunger, achieve food security, improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

SDG-Goal-04

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

SDG-Goal-05

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

SDG-Goal-06

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

SDG-Goal-07

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

SDG-Goal-08

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

SDG-Goal-09

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

SDG-Goal-10

Reduce inequality within and among countries

SDG-Goal-11

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

SDG-Goal-12

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

SDG-Goal-13

Take action to combat climate change and its impacts

SDG-Goal-15

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

SDG-Goal-17

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

23ABS23-PIERIA Why Attend

Why Attend

Below some reasons on why joining AgriBusiness Forum:

  • “Sharpen-the-saw” and gain new contacts
  • Boost corporate outreach and networking opportunities
  • Establish connections with leading business- & policy-makers
  • Listen to insights from prominent speakers and influencers
  • Participate in spirited debates and constructive dialogue
  • Gain cross-sectoral knowledge on the agrifood value chain
  • Be part of the leading event on agrotechnology
  • Identify new ideas from innovative scaleups

23ABS23-PIERIA Why Does Our Work Matter

Why Does Our Work Matter

AgriBusiness Forum bridges sciences, businesses and farmers for tackling agrifood & environmental challenges. Its work matters because it is Credible, Trusted, Relevant, Transparent and Evident in the Farm2Fork and One-health strategies.

ΑgriBusiness Forum:

  • Provides content driven and multidisciplinary agenda
  • Disseminates innovation and digital transformation of the agrifood value chain
  • Hosts first class speakers from education, research, businesses and policy makers
  • Integrates partnerships and cross-sectoral cooperation
  • Connects people through meaningful networking activities
  • Has hi-level audience of businesses, farmers, academia and the public sector
  • Boasts dialogue and debates between panelists and the audience
  • Supports innovative scale-ups at reaching higher growth potentials
  • Adopts high-scaling partnerships and conference proceedings

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    AgriBusiness Forum
    c/o Geo Routes Institute

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    39 Aristotelous str. Athens 10433 GR

    Phone

    +30 2102845980

    23ABS23-PIERIA Registration Policy

    Registration Policy

    General Conditions of Participation:

     

    Participation in the AgriBusiness Forum (hereafter ABF) means that the following provisions were read, understood, and accepted prior to registering to the forum:

    1. In-person registrations include 2-days conference attendance, 1-light meal, 4-coffee breaks, a cocktail reception, conference material, certification of attendance, and 1-Virtual registration. 
    2. Online registrations include a 2-days conference’s live streaming (real-time), e-conference agenda, e-certification of attendance, and access to the virtual Sponsors’ lounge.
    3. Registrations should be made online through the forum’s designated platform and are subject to the approval of the organizers.
    4. Registrations are not transferable and no refunds for cancelled registrations are accepted. 
    5. Students’ reduced fees require a valid academic ID or a student enrolment document. Documents shall be sent by email at: info@geo-routes.com
    6. Participants can access the forum’s venues upon presentation of the accreditation which will be provided by email prior to the forum
    7. Organizers reserve the right to amend the program and are not responsible for cancellations of speakers due to private reasons or other unforeseen circumstances.
    8. Organizers accept no responsibility for any statement made orally or in written form by any of the speakers, or the delegates during the forum, and for any reproduction, republication or redistribution of these statements.
    9. Participants accept, consent, and authorize the organizers to freely take photos and make video and voice recordings throughout the event. Furthermore, they agree and accept to personally appear into the aforementioned material which can be used for promotional and/or scientific purposes for an unlimited amount of time.

     

     AgriBusiness Forum

    c/o Geo Routes Institute

    1/6/2023

     

    23ABS23-PIERIA Speakers 2023

    Speakers 2023 (A-Z)

    Speakers

    Mr. Giannis Balakakis

    Chair AgriBusiness Forum, President Geo Routes Institute

    Dr. Chris Cavalaris

    Laboratory Teaching member University of Thessaly
    President HACA

    Mr. Panagiotis Chatzinikolaou

    Managing Director, ELGO-Demeter

    Dr. Nikolaos Danalatos

    Dean, Professor of Agronomy & Crop Ecology, Thessaly University

    Mr. Alexandros Dimitrakopoulos

    Regional Mandate Manager, European Investment Fund

    Ms. Valentina Disoska

    President, Association of Business Women in North Macedonia

    Mr. Vassos Efthymiadis

    A' Vice-President HCPA, Managing Director at K&N Efthymiadis S.A

    Dr. Ilias Eleftherochorinos

    Professor Emeritus Weed Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

    Dr. Eleftherios Evangelou

    Agronomist-Soil Scientist-Researcher, HAO Demeter

    Dr. Spyros Fountas

    Professor, Agricultural University of Athens

    Mr. Vasileios Gaitanaros

    Director, Contractual Banking, Piraeus Bank

    Mr. Menelaos Gardikiotis

    President, Geotechnical Chamber of Greece

    Mr. Panayiotis Gouviotis

    Head Agronomist, Agricultural Cooperative of Zagora

    Dr. Anna Kalamaraki

    Regulatory Affairs Manager, ADAMA Hellas

    Mr. Panayiotis Kalfountzos

    Managing Director, Thessaly Agricultural Cooperative ThesGi

    Mr. Xenophon Kappas

    General Director, Captain Vassilis & Carmen Konstantakopoulos Foundation

    Dr. Filitsa Karamaouna

    Research Director in Agricultural Entomology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute

    Ms. Ioanna Karra

    Breeder & Owner, Stalos Farm

    Dr. Charalambos Kasimis

    Professor Emeritus, Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Development, Agricultural University of Athens

    Mr. Michal Kicinski

    Senior Manager Sustainable Agriculture, CropLife Europe

    Dr Stathis Klonaris

    Professor of Agricultural Economy & Development, Agricultural University of Athens

    Mr. Michalis Kolyvas

    Plant Protection Manager, K&N Efthymiadis S.A

    Mr. Moschos Korasidis

    Director General, National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives

    Dr. Vassilis Kotoulas

    Head of malting barley contract farming program, Athenian Brewery

    Dr. Alex Koutsouris

    Professor Agricultural Extension, Rural Systems & Rural Sociology, Agricultural University of Athens

    Dr. Lois Labrianidis

    Professor Ret., Economics Geographer, University of Macedonia

    Mr. Dimitris Lianos

    Partner, LKN ANALYSIS

    Dr. Athanasios Loukas

    Professor of Hydrology & Water Resources, Aristotle University

    Mr. Andreas Lykourentzos

    President, Organisation of Greek Agricultural Insurances

    Ms. Sonia Mousavere

    Head Communications & Public Affairs, ΒΑΥΕR HELLAS

    Mr. Kostas Oikonomidis

    CP Marketing & Technical Head of Mediterranean Business Area, Syngenta

    Mr. Manolis Panagiotopoulos

    BoD Member at HCPA, Country Commercial Lead, Crop Science Division Bayer Hellas

    Dr. Andreas Panagopoulos

    Research Director, Soil & Water Resources Institute, HAO-Demeter

    Ms. Chara Panagopoulou

    SPV plant protection products, Ministry of Rural Development & Food

    Mr. Dimitris Papagiannidis

    Secretary General of European Funds & Infrastructure, Ministry of Agriculture

    Mr. Kostas Papasotiriou

    B' Vice-President HCPA, Managing Director UPL Hellas

    Mr. Antonis Paraskevopoulos

    Director Agricultural Economy & Veterinary, Trifilia Region

    Mr. George Pontikas

    President HCPA, President & CEO Syngenta Hellas

    Mr. Eleftherios Saitis

    President, Intercomm Foods SA

    Dr. George Salpingidis

    Viticultural Director, E.Tsantalis Group SA

    Dr. Machi Simeonidou

    Co-Founder & General Manager, AgroApps

    Mr. Dionysios Stamenitis

    Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture & Food

    Dr. Dimitrios Stavridis

    Deputy Director Agricultural Economy, Thessaly Region

    Dr. Christos Triantopoulos

    Dpt. Minister Climate Crisis & Civil Protection

    Mr. Antonis Vezyroglou

    Founder & CEO, Vezyroglou Farm

    Mr. Geert Wilms

    Director, LIB/ZLTO (South Holland Farmers Organization)

    Ms. Francesca Ydraiou

    Director General, HCPA

    Mr. Christos Yiannakakis

    Vice President, National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives

    Mr. Thanasis Zounos

    Head of Plant Protection Department, Ministry of Agriculture

    23ABS23-PIERIA Sponsorship Opportunities

    Sponsorship Opportunities

    AgriBusiness Forum offers a flexible sponsorship program comprising numerous opportunities for opening new horizons and enhancing your outreach during its unique conferences & events.

    Why sponsor?

    • Speaker / panelist opportunities
    • Interviews to media
    • Private meetings with other speakers / participants
    • Exhibition space
    • Social media campaigns
    • Complimentary invitations or corporate table(s)
    • Extensive branding and corporate outreach
    • New contacts through meaningful networking
    • Preferential insight on agrifood value chain 
    • First class speakers on challenges & opportunities for Greece and beyond
    • “Sharpen the saw”, meet experts and influencers face-to-face
    • Participation in vigorous dialogues and debates